“This evening is one of Huntsville’s oldest and most beautiful Christmas events and has always been sponsored by the Twickenham Historic Preservation District Association,” said Gay Money, association member. “Each year, a street in the district is chosen to host the home tour. Franklin Street will be closed to traffic so that people can stroll to the houses at a leisurely pace. They can enjoy Donald Davis, the strolling piper, and antique cars parked along the curbs, courtesy of North Alabama Region Antique Car Club of America. Inside some of the houses, musicians provided by VCSI Valley Conservatory Management and Booking Agency will be entertaining. In the Weeden House Museum, Yolanda Toney will be reading poetry from Maria Howard Weeden’s books and lovely music provided by The Piedmont Strings.”

In addition to the entertainment and lights on Franklin Street, First United Methodist Church will host an open luminaria night celebration with refreshments from 5 to 7 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children and are available at Marie’s Hallmark, Railroad Station Antiques, Hartlex Antiques and Interiors, Harrison Brothers, Weeden House Museum and at each home during the tour.

All proceeds will support projects in the historic district and the Weeden House Museum.

“The Twickenham Historic Preservation District Association was established in December 1971 for the exclusive purpose to promote the preservation of historic buildings and sites, promote the preservation of the essential characteristics and atmosphere of historic buildings and to further the knowledge and the appreciation of the historic values within the district,” Gay said.